Fort Albany, Va., Mch. 23, 1862.
Dear Mother, Sister and Brothers:
We received a letter from home last night, and were glad you had sent your pictures. But I do not think that Mother’s does her justice. She looks too thin and careworn; if so, I shall think it was on account of our leaving home, and the care falling on her has made her sick or unwell.
Frank has changed, it being 8 months since I have seen him, but he looks as if he would like to see us through his little eyes. He looks fat and healthy.
And you had better believe we do, being so regular at our meals, and but few varieties which are best for our health.
The weather has been rather better for the week past. Are having fine times after supper in games. Foot Ball, Base Ball, Cards, Checquers, Dancing and Singing.
Miss E. P. called up to see us the other night and took tea with us. She said that she was determined to eat a meal with the men at the Barracks, as that was what she came out for.
The two companies to join the Regt. arrived here yesterday.
Caleb Saunders is a Lieu’t in one.
After religious services this forenoon the Col. was telling us about the reputation this Regiment has here, among the Big officers.
About fifty thousand of the Army of the Potomac have left, they think to reinforce Burnside, and he is going to march on Richmond.
A Regiment of Cavalry passed by here to-day; they looked finely. Send out my book-keeping by that boy.
I have got a little cold and do not feel well enough to pick on the Old Banjo.
The Capt. has gone up to see Capt. Wardwell at Fort Craig, about a mile from here.
I will close, perhaps to write a little to-morrow morn.
Yours,
Leverett Bradley, Jr.
